Internal HDD

Running out of storage space? Need more to store to all your favourite photos and videos? Well, do not think about changing your current PC, just upgrade the hard drive. Whether you are looking for an internal hard drive or want a plug and play drive option, then here at Box.co.uk we have a wide variety of choice when it comes to our hard drives that will keep your data protected.

What is the difference between a Hard Disk Drive and an SSD?

Although the terms HDDs and SSDs are used interchangeably, there are some noticeable differences. A computer hard disk drive (HDD) is a component that uses spinning platters to control read and write operations on the computer's hard disk. As the name indicates, internal hard disks are integrated devices that function as one unit and offer tons of storage space for movies, music, and files.

SSDs, on the other hand, are designed with flash memory, such as your phone or USB stick. No moving parts mean you get blazing-fast speeds, quiet operation, and better durability.

Why Should I Buy an Internal Hard Drive?

Do you need more storage capacity in your system, or are you building your PC rig from scratch? An internal hard drive is a low-cost and high-capacity solution to upgrade your PC's storage.  It can store any type of data, from photos, audio, video, spreadsheets, and Word documents to large software applications.

Although SSDs are attractive options, they are still not a substitute for hard disks because of their capacity and price point advantages. A computer or laptop internal hard disk is your budget primary storage device or a perfect secondary storage solution for backing up or storing media without space constraints.

Secondary, Back-up Storage

If you browse our collection of internal hard drives and solid-state drives, you'll notice that modern solid-state drives have storage capacities of up to 4TB, whereas internal hard drives can offer up to 10TB, 24TB, or even more.

A hard drive can effectively complement your solid-state drives, particularly for backing up large data files. For the best performance, installing your computer's operating system, apps, software, and games on a solid-state drive is ideal. However, an internal hard drive is perfectly fine for storing other data, like your extensive music or movie collection.

This way, you can save valuable space on your solid-state drive for software benefiting from its faster performance. By distributing your computer's storage in this manner, you can install large AAA titles and enjoy quicker loading times.

Maximise Storage

An internal hard drive increases the physical storage space in your computer case or network-attached storage (NAS) server. Let's suppose your NAS server has only six hard drive slots; you could still achieve over a hundred terabytes of storage by using 20TB hard drives. Likewise, placing one of these hard drives in a small form-factor case will bring you more storage than you ever need.

Budget-friendly

Hard drives are an outdated technology as it has been around for years. That’s why their prices eventually drop every year. The good news is that you can pick up 2TB internal hard drive, 4TB internal hard drive, or even 20TB internal hard drive computer storage on the cheap. Solid-state drive prices have significantly dropped over the past few years, but the 'price-per-terabyte' of an internal or external hard drive remains unmatched.

How Much Internal Hard Drive Capacity Do I Need?

At Box.co.uk, we stock internal hard drives with capacities of up to 24TB, which equates to a massive amount of storage. This internal hard disk drive size will be particularly suitable for enterprise users or people who deal with chunky data files in the creative industries.

On the other hand, for small businesses and basic computer users, 2, 4, 8, and 10TB internal hard drives are preferable for storing all types of content—be it photos, presentations, movies, or MP3s.

Shop the Best Internal Hard Drives at Box.co.uk!

At BOX, we offer a range of internal hard drives from the best HDD brands, including Synology Plus, Western Digital, and more. Save extra on each purchase with our affordable deals and latest offerings. Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to our customer support team, and let us guide you to the perfect internal hard drive for your setup. Free and fast shipping is available! Shop now!